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Images/Links: 2, 36 - ACQWeb - What's New ACQWeb is constantly updated. Only the
highest-reaching and revolutionary changes make their way to this section. If you have
interest in a particular office, use the Office Navigator or Office Index to visit that
area's What's New section. Nov 20: Open System Survey Underway The Open Systems Joint Task
Force is conducting a survey to gather information on the present level of awareness and
implementation of open systems within DOD's weapons systems acquisition community and to
determine what areas should receive our highest priority attention.

Air Chronicles -
Images/Links: 6, 14 - Airpower Journal Fall 96 Edition Reviewed by Point Communications as
" a great insight into the modern Air Force. Current Issues What's New Please take a
moment to let us know what you think by completing our survey.

Air Force Journal of
Logistics - Images/Links: 0, 9 - Air Force Journal of Logistics This page has been
accessed 2344 times since 8 Feb 96. The primary mission of the Office of the Air Force
Journal of Logistics is to publish the Air Force Journal of Logistics, the Air Force's
only professional journal for logistics, engineering, and services. In addition to
publishing the Air Force Journal of Logistics, the Office also publishes the annual Air
Force Logistics Management Agency Information Brochure and periodic AFLMA LOG-O-GRAM. The
Journal's address is as follows: Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex AL 36114-3236

Airman Magazine
- Images/Links: 2, 24 - Magazine of America's Air Force 'Our Commitment Was Stronger Than
Our Fear' Thirty years ago, this Reserve general took a stand. Cover: Operation Joint
Endeavor The Air Force moves people and equipment to and around Europe. Composite wing
proves worth over Egypt's desert.

APICS-The Performance Advantage - Images/Links: 12,
16 - Lionheart Publishing is a full-service, high quality publishing company. We publish
various magazines, newsletters, books, and information technology reports. We also offer a
complete range of services, including publication start-ups, editorial, design and
production, marketing, subscription/circulation services, and publication management.
Below is an index of Lionheart's products and services. BDO Seidman LLP Comprehensive
Guide to Manufacturing Software 1996 Find out more about this essential tool for selecting
manufacturing software Software Surveys A handy index to the online versions of all of
Lionheart Publishing's software surveys APICS - The Performance Advantage The monthly
membership magazine of APICS - the Educational Society For Resource Management. Be sure to
include your company in the 1997 APICS Buyers Guide by filling out the online form.

Automatic ID News, Literature
Resources - Images/Links: 12, 6 - A 10-page brochure on label holders and label
placement systems covers solutions for labeling pallets, parts bins, wire baskets, gas
cylinders and the company's EZ-View bar code label channels. A free machine vision
products and services directory covers all aspects of the industry in 40 color pages. It
covers the company's own line of products as well as systems integrators and complementary
products. The company's AccuTouch HL resistive touchscreens are described in this free
data sheet. Includes technical specifications like terminal dimensions, screen resolution,
display sizes and software options. The HazMat CD-ROM library for Windows simplifies
searching for federal regulations, like the HazMat Table, the Federal Register and
statutes.

BIFAlink,
British International Freight Association Newsletter - Images/Links: 24, 22 - BIFAlink
January Issue Welcome to BIFAlink The staff at the secretariat would like to wish all
readers of BIFAlink a Very Happy And Prosperous New Year ! All prices indicated within
BIFAlink are subject to change without prior notice, it is therefore adivisable to confirm
all prices with Jane Robinson at BIFA before placing orders. The following are only
available to BIFA Trading Members: BIFA Standard Trading Conditions (including bromide of
STCs), BIFA House Bills of Lading, FIATA Bills of Lading, FIATA Forwarders Certificate of
Receipt.

Books for Logistics -
Images/Links: 4, 4 - This page is part of the Hoffmann Services Maritime Pages. It is
reached from the Logistics Menu Page. To return to the Maritime Home Page, see the bottom
of this page. The books on this list are arrayed alphabetically by their titles and
include the price of each book with ordering information. Please contact the publishers
listed if you wish to place an order. Adding Value: A Systematic Guide to Business-Driven
Management and Leadership.

Business Systems Magazine
- Images/Links: 2, 5 - Welcome to Business Systems Magazine, the source for essential
information in Document Management, Data Collection, Point of Sale information, and more!
We've placed articles from two of our issues on line for your to review, plus a table of
contents for each issue to give you a feel for the styles of articles and information we
publish in Business Systems Magazine. If you feel the information will help you in your
business, please fill out our subscription form, and we will start your subscription right
away! Enjoy your visit and we hope this information helps you and your business! Table of
Contents & Sample Articles Table of Contents & Sample Articles Subscribe to
Business Systems Magazine

Business Wire 1996 - Images/Links: 6, 7 -
Business Wire 1996 Business Wire | The Business Wire site had hits yesterday The BW 96
site v4.0 is Netscape 2.0+ enhanced for text only browsers please click here

CiME (Computer Integrated Manufacture & Engineering
- Images/Links: 12, 16 - Lionheart Publishing is a full-service, high quality publishing
company. We publish various magazines, newsletters, books, and information technology
reports. We also offer a complete range of services, including publication start-ups,
editorial, design and production, marketing, subscription/circulation services, and
publication management. Below is an index of Lionheart's products and services. BDO
Seidman LLP Comprehensive Guide to Manufacturing Software 1996 Find out more about this
essential tool for selecting manufacturing software Software Surveys A handy index to the
online versions of all of Lionheart Publishing's software surveys APICS - The Performance
Advantage The monthly membership magazine of APICS - the Educational Society For Resource
Management. Be sure to include your company in the 1997 APICS Buyers Guide by filling out
the online form.

Defense Link - Images/Links: 2, 52 -
DefenseLINK will be off line 0500 - 0545 hours EDT Tuesday, 9 July, for system upgrade.
--> Secretary of Defense William Perry and Deputy Secretary John White would like to
welcome you to DefenseLINK, the World-Wide Web Information Service from the Department of
Defense. > > TOP STORY < < We invite you to visit the American Forces
Information Service WWW site for information about the Department's internal news, visual
information, entertainment, and educational services; and the American Forces Press
Service WWW site to read news and view photographs of Department of Defense activities. We
also invite you to visit BosniaLINK, the official DoD information system about U.S.
military activities in Operation Joint Endeavor. BosniaLINK now includes access to TALON,
the newspaper serving the soldiers of Task Force Eagle, and to the Implementation Force
(IFOR) fact sheets.

E-Hawk, University of
Kansas - Images/Links: 0, 1 - E-HAWK has united with MIL-HIST and De re militari to
form the central site for all Web military access. This magnificent new site is now up at
http://www.olcommerce.com/cadre/index.html.

EDIWorld - Images/Links: 10, 11
- For additional information contact EDI WORLD at ediworld@ix.netcom.com or
1-800-336-4887. Come back often, as this site will continue to grow in the coming weeks.

FedWorld Information Network - Images/Links: 15,
46 - FedWorld Information Network Home Page FedWorld Information Network File, Jobs and
Web Databases Updated Daily Search the FedWorld Web site with one or two keywords: What is
the NTIS/FedWorld Information Network? The Statistical Abstract of the United States: 1996
(116th edition) is now available from NTIS.

Five
logistics officer careers merge - Images/Links: 2, 3 - Five logistics officer careers
merge Five logistics officer careers merge WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Five officer logistics
specialties merged into a single specialty at the lieutenant colonel level and above Oct.
The consolidation comes after a two-year reorganization effort by representatives from all
the major air commands and the Air Staff. It will immediately affect about 1,200 officers,
and eventually up to 4,000, officials said. The objective is to expand logistics officers'
knowledge and experience, maximize their value to the Air Force and increase their
opportunities for selection to positions of leadership and responsibility, they said.

Guide to EDI Translation
Software, LMI - Images/Links: 2, 10 - Copyright 1994 Logistics Management Institute
(H. Frohman). Unauthorized copying, distribution, and/or duplication prohibited by law.
The Logistics Management Institute's A Guide to EDI Translation Software, 1994 Edition is
available in Microsoft Word For Windows format, version 6.0. The guide was developed under
the Logistics Management Institute's Independent Research and Development program pursuant
to a contract with the Department of Defense. LMI does not endorse any products referred
to herein and hereby disclaims all warranties- express or implied as to fitness or
purpose, suitability, merchantability, or any other warranty implied by the laws of a
particular jurisdiction. Please note, to download directly using Mosaic make sure you have
set "Load to Disk" under the "Options" menu.

HQ AFMC Lean Logistics - Images/Links:
3, 15 - DSN 787-7771 fax: (513)476-1664 LL Information Process Description LL Plans
Briefings Marketing Pacer Lean MAJCOMs ALCs SLMC NSNs Tech Talk Process Support Lab CREP
NOTE:All sections except SLMC are restricted to military/government access only. SLMC is
open to the public. If anyone has any other Lean Logistics, PACER LEAN, or Reengineering
information that they would like to share with others, please email it to
benedid@wpgate1.wpafb.af.mil and I'll post it here. This page has been accessed times
since 1 April 96.

IBM infoSage - Images/Links: 6, 16 - Your
Business News and Information Service IBM infoSage just keeps getting better. There's so
much information available today from so many sources, that today's business professionals
need a filter to keep up with what's relevant to them. With IBM infoSage you can get
customized, streamlined news and information, specifically tailored to your requirements.
Save Time: Now you can stop spending valuable time wading through piles of magazines, or
surfing through dead-end web sites. IBM infoSage will deliver to your desktop only the
business news and information you select, to keep you more competitive.

Institute of Transport Studies, Internal
Publications, University of Sydney - Images/Links: 2, 14 - ITS has an extensive
publishing record. This page brings together the products of its internal publication
program. All listed ITS publications are available for order, as are past ATRF conference
proceedings. An order form is available to print and return. TPW Policy Perspectives ITS
Working Paper Series ITS Research Report Series ATRF Proceedings Order Form TPW Policy
Perspectives is an annual publication of a series of papers presented by eminent transport
professionals to the Transport Policy Workshop lecture series held at ITS.

Interational Newsletter -
Images/Links: 1, 49 - Content: European Logistics Network New Cooperation Agreements
Robotics and Literature in L.A. Spatial Planning - Michigan and the Philippines Mechanical
Engineering at Georgia Tech TEMPUS project initiated ENVIROTRACE Energy and Environment
Foreign Students at the University of Dortmund Services for foreign students at the
University of Dortmund Introductory Phase Accompanying Programme Intercultural Events
Address for various Problems Public Relations Internationality in Teaching Human Failure
The H-Bahn An economical and environment-friendly suspended automatic urban transit system
Priority for public transportation From Dortmund to the world? The Universitys best
Friends Different News New Auditorium Maximum Penrose in the Audimax Cup went to the
Netherlands European Logistics Network A European logistics group initiated by the
Technical University of Eindhoven (TUE) started its work on December 15th, 1994. The group
goes by the name of "European University Network in Logistics" (EUNiL). Six
institutes of education signed the agreement in Cardiff (Wales).

International Journal of
Operations and Production Management - Images/Links: 1, 20 - Dr Bernard Burnes Printed
Volume: 17 No. of Issues: 12 1997 Subscription Includes: Extra Pagination CD-ROM Archive
with Site Licence Internet Continuous Publishing with Site Licence Full Internet Archive
Journal services: Review the promotional leaflet Subscribe to the journal with our on-line
order form View Internet conferences sponsored by the journal Offer to run a conference on
a topic of your choice Editorial details of the journal Browse selected articles from the
journal Request subscription details Review full journal contents pages and abstracts,
including issues yet to be dispatched You can join the International Journal of Operations
and Production Management electronic mailing list by e-mailing the message subscribe
international-journal-of-operations-and-production-management to our listserver
majordomo@mcb.co.uk This is one of the journals which together make up EMERALD, the
electronic research library of MCB's management titles on CD-ROM. Human Resource Network |

International
Journal of Operations and Production Management: Conferences - Images/Links: 1, 5 -
Internet conferences sponsored by the journal. Please read this before joining a
conference To join a conference directly from the Worldwide Web you will need the Netscape
browser (version 1.1 or higher). Alternatively you can access conferences by making use of
a stand-alone news reader. Please click on the button below for a list of Internet
conferences sponsored by the journal. [Journal Homepage] [Virtual Conference Centre]
[Propose a Conference]

JCALS WWW On-Line - Images/Links: 12, 40 - Welcome
to the Joint Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support World-Wide Web Server Last
Updated: November 5, 1996 You are vistor number . Our site is best viewed using a HTML 2.0
browser such as Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or NCSA Mosaic. Some HTML
3.2 features such as tables and client-side image maps are implemented at this site.

Library of Congress,
Internet Resources - Images/Links: 2, 4 - This Page is No Longer Available The Explore
the Internet section has been revised. The resources have been reorganized and are
available from the new Explore the Internet Page. The resources that used to be on this
page are now available at http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/explore.html

List of Public Release Documents -
Images/Links: 3, 22 - List of Public Release Documents This list contains a selection of
MITRE documents, most of which were published after January 1994. We will host the
electronic files of these documents in the future and include a text search capability.
Where applicable, we have provided order numbers for the National Technical Information
Service (NTIS) and Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) for the documents. Data
Management Information Systems Communications Sensors Networks Information Security
Modeling, Prototyping, and Simulation Image and Signal Processing Software Education and
Training Theater Battle Managment (TBM) Human Computer Interface (HCI) Specification
Support |

Modern Materials Handling -
Images/Links: 4, 11 - Modern Materials Handling is published 14 times a year and reaches
100,850 managers and engineers in 63,000 large manufacturing, warehousing and distribution
locations. These managers and engineers have audited responsibility for recommending,
specifying and buying equipment and systems to handle materials, manage inventories, and
integrate manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations. Modern Materials
Handling serves the total information needs of these managers and engineers by covering
the key aspects of planning systems, selecting equipment, managing operations and
integrating information technologies required to move, store, control and protect
materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. Editorial
Staff- Contacts for expertise and information Sales Staff- Contacts for advertising and
market access opportunities Where advertising is just the beginning

NAFTAnet Communique: Logistics Technology
in Mexico - Images/Links: 3, 7 - By Julio Lasky, Director for Mexico, Livingston Trade
Services This article first appeared in the June 1995 edition of the Canadian Customs
Guide. Some people believe that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) introduced
logistics technology to Mexico. Long before NAFTA, good logistics links had been
established throughout the country. On the one hand, large multinational companies set up
operations with highly sophisticated physical distribution networks to ease distribution.
On the other, Mexico itself has some world-class companies with advanced logistics.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- Images/Links: 21, 37 - National Archives and Records Administration Welcome to the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). NARA is the government agency
responsible for overseeing the management of the records of the federal government. NARA
ensures, for the Citizen and the Public Servant, for the President and the Congress and
the Courts, ready access to essential evidence that documents the rights of American
citizens, the actions of federal officials, and the national experience. Washington, DC
area Archival Facilities Presidential Libraries Regional Archives Federal Records Centers
Online Exhibit Hall: selected NARA exhibitions Gift Shop and Bookstore: publications and
merchandise relating to NARA and its holdings The Digital Classroom: ideas, programs, and
publications for the teacher Public Programs: conferences, training programs, lectures,
films, tours, and other public events

NFIA - Review - Images/Links: 1, 0 -
NFIA - Review LOOK AT THE NETHERLANDS More and more North American companies are finding
themselves to be part of a global economy, where ideas, market demographics, create either
opportunity or necessity to cross borders as readily as physical goods. Job growth and
economic expansion in America has been fueled by exports.Trade, however, often does not
represent a sufficient level of involvement in an overseas market. Direct investment puts
a company next to its customers, in the local economy, in situations in which there is no
next best thing to being there. Direct investment puts you in the same frame of mind and
time frame as your customers. There are often geocultural differences that have an impact
on the product, the sales method, the delivery stream, and on-going training and customer
service requirements,--differences that need to be managed close to the market.

NTIS Information Product -
Images/Links: 3, 5 - NewsLine This newsletter provides current information on NTIS and its
products and services. In the Press Find out what people are saying about our
organization, our products, and our services. NTIS Fax Direct® -- This section is
currently being revised. With one telephone call, you can have vital product information
sent to your fax machine. National Technical Information Service

Overdrive Online -
Images/Links: 11, 24 - Looking for the current issue of Overdrive Online? This week's top
stories include: Goodyear honors truckers for heroic rescue Trucker Buddy program gets
sponsors New software for truckers Government looking into fatal truck crashes Welcome to
the February 1996 issue of Overdrive Online! This issue is full of articles, news updates,
links to trucking sites, and great merchandise for truckers! Look what you missed by not
subscribing to Overdrive! This month's cover story: 1996 Trucker of the Year Also:
CyberTrucker - Trucking Issues - Trucking People - Pride & Polish Talk to
OverdriveOnline, and hear what others have to say!

PR Newswire - Images/Links: 31, 25 - Today's
News delivers breaking stories searchable by industry, company, stock symbol or state, as
well as by keywords and concept. Company News On-Call provides breaking stories as well as
a one year archive of press releases issued by each participating company. Feature News
Service delivers unusual and offbeat stories, how-to and advice stories, and people/human
interest stories to Feature Editors. Industry Focus highlights news, links and services of
interest to the Automotive, Entertainment, Healthcare/Biotech, Government/Politics and
Technology industries. Money Talks' leading commentators provide financial insight. The
New York Times Syndicate has launched two Internet sites - Computer News Daily and Your
Health Daily - focusing on two specialized areas of interest to everyone - computers &
technology and healthcare and medicine.

Premenos' Electronic Commerce Resource Guide -
Images/Links: 1, 8 - Partners in electronic data interchange (EDI) share common data
transmission standards. These pages provide the standards, and also contain basic
information about EDI. Discover the events, people, organizations, publications and other
resources that exist to support EDI users. Premenos software is setting the electronic
commerce agenda worldwide. These pages describe the company, its products, services and
financial information. The latest updates and changes to the Premenos' Electronic Commerce
Resource Guide, including how to hide or show frames.

PRESSLine Datenbank - Images/Links: 12, 14 -
More than 20,000 press releases are available at the present time. If you have any
questions or recommandations please email to info@pressline.com or call PRESSline at
908-714-0620 or fax to 908-714-0605. The Business Service of PRESSline

Prophesy News - Images/Links: 27, 25 -
TaxTally Agency Release Third Party Logistics ISI is proud to introduce a new product,
ShipperTPL, developed specifically for Third Party Logistics and Freight Forwarding
companies. ShipperTPL allows these companies to make inbound/outbound shipping decisions
based on least cost shipping factors while viewing the impact of alternatives on revenue
and shipment profitability. ShipperTPL consolidates orders from a single shipper or
multiple shippers into single shipments, builds optimized multi-stop truckloads where
appropriate, analyzes consolidation or pool shipping alternatives to determine the optimal
consolidation point or pool drop location, allocates shipment costs to the customer and
order level, and calculates revenue and profit to the customer order level. Changes can be
easily made to order, shipment, load and carrier information and the impact on cost,
revenue and profit are instantly calculated and displayed. ShipperTPL can also boost
customer satisfaction by providing a shipment tracking function so that dispatchers can
check on where a shipment is and keep its customers informed of any change in delivery
schedule.

Reliability Magazine - Images/Links:
28, 17 - RELIABILITY® magazine is the first trade journal dedicated specifically to
Machinery Reliability, the Predictive Maintenance Industry, and Computerized Maintenance
Management Systems. In every issue, we bring you articles on these important topics:
Vibration Alignment Thermography Balancing Lubrication CMMS RCFA Maintenance Management
Stragegies Training June Issue New Reliability Resources Books and (soon) Videotapes Get
on the mailing list for the 1997 Machinery Reliability Conference, to be held April 20-23,
at the Sheraton San Marcos Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Information on the RELIABILITY®
Desk Reference

Rome Laboratory Reliability
Sciences Status Report - Images/Links: 14, 13 - These publications are distributed
approximately twice per year by the Electromagnetics & Reliability Directorate of Rome
Laboratory. The articles contained in these publications are provided for information only
and do not necessarily represent official Air Force policy. Spring/Summer 1996 Issue of
the Reliability Sciences Bulletin (#23) Fall/Winter 1995 Issue of the Reliability Sciences
Bulletin (#22) Spring/Summer 1995 Issue of the Reliability Sciences Bulletin (#21) 1994
Edition of the Reliability Sciences Newsletter (#20) 1993 Edition of the Electronics
Reliability Division Status Report (#19) If you would like to subscribe to a printed
version of this publication, or if you have comments or suggestions about these
publications, please fill out our combined comment/subscription form. Paul Ratazzi last
update: 23 September 1996

Symbol Technologies' PDF417 - selected by
Defense Department as 2D Symbology f - Images/Links: 2, 6 - Symbol Technologies'
PDF417 - selected by Defense Department as 2D Symbology for Logistics applications and EDI
label formatting Symbol Technologies' PDF417 - selected by Defense Department as 2D
Symbology for Logistics applications and EDI label formatting (NYSE:SBL), the world leader
in bar code-based data transaction systems, today announced that PDF417 the densecode
symbology developed by Symbol, has been selected by the United States Department of
Defense for logistics applications. In a memorandum to the Assistant Secretaries of the
Army, Navy and Air Force as well as the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, the
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics said: "PDF417 is recognized as the
Department of Defense (DoD) standard two-dimensional (2D) bar code for logistics
applications and electronic data interchange (symbology) formatting on paper labels.
" PDF417's selection follows the decision last year by the DoD Office of Personnel
and Readiness to standardize on PDF417 as the 2D symbology for the military identification
card now in global field use. As did the 1982 adoption of LOGMARS (Logistics Applications
of Automated Marking and Reading Symbologies) MIL-STD 1189 that included use of the Code
39 bar code, so this latest Department of Defense initiative enables vendors to comply
with established standards for bills of lading and advance ship notices, where an
EDI-compliant technology is required.

The Logistics Pipeline - Images/Links:
2, 4 - Executive Summary The freight transportation industry has undergone a revolutionary
change during the last decade. As deregulation spread to all modes of transport, the
number of surviving companies declined. Carriers unprotected by regulation discovered they
could not differentiate themselves from the competition on price alone. Successful
transportation companies must provide prompt pickup, excellent customer service, and
swift, complete and damage-free delivery. The motor carrier industry forges a critical
link in a multimodal logistics system and must compete against time and service to stay in
business. Shippers move cargo over whatever mode provides the best service.

Transformer Newsletter - Images/Links:
17, 20 - The Transformer is a collection of CrossTell articles which relate to the
transportation field. It is a Headquarters United States Air Force Directorate of
Transportation initiative to ensure transportation personnel around the globe are provided
information to make their jobs easier and more efficient. Access on the Internet is one
part in the distribution process, which also includes fax, e-mail, and electronic bulletin
board service. This Web page is published by the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office
in San Antonio, Texas. We are requesting inputs for issue 11 of The Transformer! Try our
new on-line article submission form!

Truckin' Around - Images/Links: 1, 2 - In the
old days the boss might take a bite out of your hide when the management process went
afoul. Now he merely takes a byte out of his management software to determine where you go
and even how you get there. Drivers know the headaches of managing paperwork, but too few
understand how their work is increasingly shaped by hardware and software back at
headquarters. It pays to know a little about it even if you never lay hands on a keyboard.
Ed Forman runs one of the nation's premier publishers and distributors of vehicle loading
and routing software systems for the transportation and distribution industry. of
Bloomfield, CT, provides three categories of programs that can improve the way you work.

TT News - Images/Links: 2, 16 - UFM Weekly Report
TT News was one of the sites honored by Roadway Express Online in its President's Top Ten
for August 1996. National Average Diesel Fuel Price: The fuel price is supplied by the
Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy. For more information, go to
http://www.eia.doe.gov TT News offers daily updates on trucking and transportation news.

USA Video - Images/Links: 4, 2 -
Welcome to USA Video's "SPECIAL INTEREST VIDEO & CD-ROM ON-LINE CATALOG".
where the latest in Video and CD-ROM is only a CLICK away ! Here you will find the world's
most exciting selection of videos and CD-ROMs available. Watch and learn with over 7,000
titles on hundreds of subjects including Computers, Business, Finance, Investment,
Careers, Hobbies, Academics, Culture, Home Improvement, Health, Exercise, Sports, Games,
Entertainment, Relationships, and many more. Our titles will instruct you, educate you,
and greatly improve the quality of your life. With several new videos and CD-ROMs now in
stock, you are sure to find something interesting.

Virtual Logistics -
Images/Links: 7, 19 - Journals & Papers Software An objective and comprehensive
directory of Logistics Resources (Transportation, Warehousing, Systems, Academic,
Research, Law and Consultants) on the Web. The mission of this project is to provide an
open, objective global logistics resource to the body of people who would like to see a
consolidated resource of Logistics Materials published on the world wide web. This
publishing resource is being provided as a "logistics community service" because
we believe that it "needs to be done". If you are active in logistics and would
like to "publish to the world" and don't quite know where to start. We will be
happy to publish with you any research paper or article you have authored or add a link
that you would like to see referenced here for you at no charge.

Welcome to IHS Logistics Library
- Images/Links: 7, 15 - A SGML version of these pages can be also viewed using Softquad's
Panorama, a free browser. IHS Logistics Library is defined by the three following words:
IHS \ i-ach-es\, n pl abbr Information Handling Services : A global company,
in business for 35 years and with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, providing technical
and regulatory information to the engineering, business and government communities; with
an organized system of collecting, cataloging, collating, indexing and cross-referencing
these technical documents into information retrieval systems which are electronic
(including CD-ROM) and/or microform-based Logistics \lo-jis-tiks\ n sing or pl
(as defined by the 9,000 member Council of Logistics Management) :the process of planning,
implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods,
services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the
purpose of conforming to customer requirements Library \li-brer-e\ n, pl
-braries : a series of reference materials bearing on the same matter usu. Created
by IHS Regulatory Products, IHS Logistics Library provides regulatory and operational
information to people and businesses interested in making their logistics processes more
efficient and cost-effective. This is done by collecting, cataloging, collating ,etc( see
IHS) information dealing with the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the
efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, etc. ( see Logistics) and storing this
organized information in a convenient order for use (see Library).

West Publishing - Images/Links: 2, 14 - West
Publishing is a leading publisher of legal and educational materials, and a major provider
of news, business, and financial information. Our Web site will tell you all about our
120-year history, our new corporate leadership, the latest online services, CD-ROM,
software and books, and products and services for legal and business professionals,
educators and students. You'll also discover the best way to find a lawyer using our free,
searchable Internet directory.

WTA /
WTO & GATT 1994 - Images/Links: 3, 6 - ITL home http://itl.irv.uit.no/trade_law/
Information accessible from International Trade Law. you will be "escorted" to
our home page in about 5 seconds. Otherwise, the address you should use is
http://itl.irv.uit.no/trade_law

http://www.commerce2000.com/logistics/woklnew.htm
- Images/Links: 10, 30 - The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Logistics Latest Logistics
News from Infoseek ACQWeb - What's New - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Technology, U.S. Government Air Chronicles Air Force Journal of Logistics
- Purpose, The Air Force Journal of Logistics provides an open forum for the presentation
of issues, ideas, research, and information of concern to logisticians who plan, acquire,
maintain, supply, transport, and provide supporting engineering and services for military
aerospace forces. Disclaimer, Views expressed in the articles are those of the author and
do not necessarily represent the established policy of the Department of Defense, the
Department of the Air Force, the Air Force Logistics Management Agency,or the organization
where the author works. Approval, The Secretary of the Air Force has determined that the
publication of this periodical is necessary in the transaction of the public business as
required by law of the Department. Use of funds for printing this publication has been
approved by the Secretary of the Air Force, 17 July 1986, in accordance with AFI 37-160V4.
DistributionDistribution within the Air Force is F. Customers should establish
requirements through the PDO system on the basis of 1 copy for every 5 logistics officers,
top three NCOs, and professional level civilians assigned.

rt comapanies, the global
freight network - Images/Links: 13, 7 - RT Companies is an interactive network of
professional transportation specialists serving the shipping needs of a diverse range of
industries. Our partnerships are based on strong working relationships and the highest
ethical standards. RT Companies' Global Freight Network is a single source provider,
planning and managing every phase of any commercial shipping process worldwide. Intermodal
Dray Services Dedicated Contracts Team Service Extreme Heavy-Haul Over-the-Road Service
Logistics Management Project Moves Brokerage Services Local and Linehaul Dray
International Air and Ocean Service Transportation Consulting Services Or E-mail Rob
Baumgarten . National Accounts, Sales

ttol: ttol faq - Images/Links: 3, 2 -
How often is Trucking Times published? Trucking Times is published bi-monthly (six times a
year) by Herrmeyer Publishing. Trucking Times reaches over 12,000 people who make a living
selling pickup, van, and SUV accessories. Plus, we provide bonus show distribution at
AAIW, TCAA, and other shows at our booth and/or magazine bins. We have more show
distribution than any other related publication, particularly with our directory issue.
With Trucking Times, you know that your message is reaching the largest and the most
targeted audience.

Newport Communications -
Images/Links: 1, 20 - P. O. Box W, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8910 Phone: (714) 261-1636 Fax:
(714) 261-2904 If it happens in trucking, Newport's got it covered. Heavy Duty Trucking is
the premier magazine of the truck fleet market. Published monthly, it carries more
editorial and advertising pages than any other fleet magazine. With a fleet circulation of
over 100,000 operators of heavy trucks and trailers, Heavy Duty Trucking covers small,
medium and large fleets. The common denominator among these fleets is that they operate
Class 7 and/or 8 vehicles.

Transportation New, Publications and
Magazines - Images/Links: 29, 81 - --> --> TransportWorld, is leading in
delivering transportation related information to the Internet community. As a leading site
for industry related news, information and resources, we have become the Internets central
site for companies to advertise and market their Products and Services. While, we strive
to excel in marketing, our focus is "content" driven sites and companies. We aim
provide you with a site which is geared towards quality and not burdened by marketing
hype. We welcome any comments and information on any sites you feel that your colleagues
would benefit. If it's happening in the Transport industry and it affects your business,
career or just for knowledge's sake, let TransportWorld bring it together.

American Trucking Report - Images/Links:
10, 14 - The American Trucking Report with LowBoy Lucas and Valerie Plommer can be seen on
Chicago's WGN-TV, Saturdays at 6AM EST. This is the news team to watch for the latest news
and events that shape our competitve industry. LowBoy can be seen at the Joplin Truck Expo
show covering the Ultimate Truck beauty contest. You might even catch LowBoy answering his
E-mail from one of you drivers or talking on the phone to a corporate sponsor like
HighwayMaster or Ford Truck's AeroMax Division. Whatever the job might be, one thing is
for sure. LowBoy enjoys running the open road along side the drivers that are moving
America's products.

TTOL: Association Support - Images/Links:
3, 2 - TTOL: Association Support Trucking Times Association Support Trucking Times
supports and promotes various organizations in their efforts to professionalize the
industry. In fact, Trucking Times Pickup Accessory Trade Magazine was founded in an effort
to promote the Truck Cap and Accessory Association (TCAA). As a founding member of TCAA,
Trucking Times has been involved in all of their trade shows and has supported their
efforts. Trucking Times is a member of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) and
has been involved in their shows since 1990.

TTOL: Testimonial Page - Images/Links:
3, 2 - Here is what some of our regular advertisers have to say about Trucking Times. Dave
Madison, Leer Inc. "We've found Trucking Times to be superior in producing leads over
any other trade publication for the automotive aftermarket. "Trucking Times has
helped our company target a new market and gain access to it in a very cost effective and
productive manner. " Lorna Hamlin, Prime Designs "We always feel we're getting
our money's worth when we advertise in Trucking Times.

TTOL: Trucking Times Home Page -
Images/Links: 19, 31 - The Information Authority LIVE Coverage, SEMA/AI Show, begins
Monday! ATA Show Coverage, Nashville, 1996 You can do it all from here, including
searching the entire Internet. By using the search facility below you have access to the
fastest and most comprehensive search engine on the Internet, Alta Vista! "Come here
FIRST, then find the rest of the world! Search the Web Usenet and Display the Results in
Standard Form in Compact Form in Detailed Form

Jeff Foster Trucking, Inc. -
Images/Links: 16, 9 - Jeff Foster Trucking, Inc. At Jeff Foster Trucking, our future
depends on your shipments arriving Safely and On Time. Located in Superior, Wisconsin, we
are a full service transportation company serving the 48 states and Canada. Today and into
the next century, we will continue to provide the best possible sevice, at the lowest
possible cost. More about Jeff Foster Trucking Employment opportunities and WI. DOT road
tests at JFT Late model trucks for sale, airplanes, boats etc.

TT News - Images/Links: 2, 16 - UFM
Weekly Report TT News was one of the sites honored by Roadway Express Online in its
President's Top Ten for August 1996. National Average Diesel Fuel Price: The fuel price is
supplied by the Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy. For more
information, go to http://www.eia.doe.gov TT News offers daily updates on trucking and
transportation news.

United Communications Group -
Images/Links: 64, 67 - United Communications Group United Communications Group (UCG)
publishes newsletters, special reports, looseleaf services, books, and manuals on many
timely topics, and holds conferences and seminars worldwide. We deliver our information in
a variety of electronic and non-electronic media to a national and international
subscriber base. UCG was founded in 1977 by Bruce Levenson and Edwin Peskowitz. Our first
office was located above a modest storefront in downtown Washington, D.C. Oil Express, our
first newsletter, began publication in the fall of 1977, and in February 1978, UCG made
its first acquisitions with Postal World and Credit Union Information Service. Many more
launches and acquisitions followed.

NewsPage Sources -
Images/Links: 5, 53 - NewsPage receives news from over 600 information sources every
business day, filtering through thousands of news stories and keeping only the news items
that are relevant to our readers. These sources are listed below, sorted by region and
industry. You can also see the current sources in the Basic, Premium, and Pay Per View
categories. Attention Publishers - If you generate high-quality industry news content and
are looking for a flexible and effective gateway into electronic publishing, please
contact Claudio Pinto (cpinto@individual.com) for information on participating in
Individual's electronic news services. Energy & Fuel Commercial Policy Guide

CLM- Publications - Images/Links:
10, 34 - The professional organization for individuals who have an interest in logistics
management. Research Publications The Council undertakes at least one new research project
each year. The primary purpose of these projects is to add to the knowledge base of
logistics theory and practice. A major objective of the Research Committee is to identify
a broad spectrum of potential research topics, as characterized by the terms
"risk", "synthesis", and "best practice" that will benefit
members of the Council of Logistics Management and non-members in the logistics
profession. In 1995, we have completed three research projects; they are listed under
current publications, along with previously completed research projects. Current
Publications (for a detail description of each follow the link) Supply Chain Directions
for a New North America (1995) This book presents the facts about NAFTA, explains its
logistical implications, and highlights the opportunities it makes available to North
American companies.

Society of Logistics Engineers -
Images/Links: 49, 57 - Society of Logistics Engineers Society of Logistics Engineers
(SOLE) Job Search Application Transportation Logistics Hot Topics Contact SOLE The Society
of Logistics Engineers is a non-profit international professional society composed of
individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education
and management. The Society is not sponsored by any group, company or other association.
Accessing this section will provide information on the following topics: Introduction to
the Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE) What the SOLE Logo Means Book Store: Contains
the Publications List and Gift Sales Items Entertainment: Loggies need to have fun too!

Fleet Operator- News -
Images/Links: 1, 2 - News from the Association of Car Fleet Operators Tyne Tees time
(22/11/96) Northern Rock Building Society are hosting the next ACFO Tyne Tees region's
meeting, which takes place on Thursday December 5th at Northern Rock House in Gosforth,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 1996 Budget (22/11/96) Fleet Operator will be bringing you up to date
with any important fleet related proposals in next Tuesday's budget. You will find the
lates news on our Internet site, the address for which is http://www.bizjet.com/fleet/ The
main issues will be covered in next week's News Fax. ACFO Membership Secretariat
(14/11/96) As part of its programme of looking forward to the next millenium, ACFO is
inviting individuals or organisations with the necessary expertise to apply to provide
Membership Secretariat services to the Association. ACFO Chairman Tony Leigh told News
Fax: "As part or the ACFO 2000 recruitment programme we asked a small group of
members to look at the current situation and suggest how membership matters might be
handled in the future.

TNN Logistics News
- Images/Links: 1, 2 - Daily News from The Transport News Network A SELECTION OF FEATURES
ARE AVAILABLE ON TRUCK'S NEWS NET, TAKE YOUR PICK FROM THE FOLLOWING: Tailor made Alan
Bunting looks at Mobil's fleet of far-from-standard ERFs Made to measure Taylored Lines is
aiming for a

directory of news sources -
Images/Links: 4, 273 - NATIONAL PRESS CLUB "The National Press Club's Directory of
News Sources is an easy-to-use tool for reporters and editors who need key contacts
quickly. " -- Andrew Alexander, Deputy Bureau Chief, Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau
Dear Colleagues: The National Press Club's membership
directory has long been recognized as an essential reference for club members, both as a
guide to the Club and to fellow members. In 1994, the membership directory achieved a new
dimension with the addition of a resource section. The Directory of News Sources was meant
to be a journalist's tip-of-the-fingers guide to expertise.

PressXpress Press Release
News Distribution and Website... - Images/Links: 2, 16 - PressXpress News and Product
Release Distribution ATTN new and referred clients: Please note we have modified our
service name. Our service is now called The Xpress Press Service. Please direct business
associates to our new domain at www.xpresspress.com. Thank you for your continued support.
The Xpress Press Service is the Internet's original professional service for distributing
press releases.

Official Transport WORLD Cargo -
Images/Links: 91, 291 - TransportWorld - The Official Index (Cargo) TransportWorld, is
leading in delivering transportation related information to the Internet community. Cargo
means services involved in the movement of goods around the world or down the street by
any medium Air Freight, Ship, Truck or Rail. Associated services such as Freight
Forwarder, Technology, Insurance, Consultants, Equipment, Legal and Financial, Storage and
Logistics among many more all brought together at TransportWorld. As a leading site for
industry related news, information and resources, we have become the Internets central
site for companies to advertise and market their Products and Services.

Lile Logistics Services Glossary(
Export) - Images/Links: 2, 126 - Lile Logistics Services Glossary (Export) Lile
Logistics Services Glossary of Export Terms Select the first letter of the word from the
list above to jump to appropriate section of the glossary. If the term you are looking for
starts with a digit or symbol, choose the '#' link. (Ocean) - Term applied to cargoes that
are not containerized due to size, weight or other considerations.

Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC) formed a cross-functional team
(contractors, DLA, DCMC, SPOs, etc.) to develop initiatives and ideas System Program
Offices could use in preparing, administering, and supporting aircraft repair contracts
that result in reducing throughput (Flowdays) by 50%, reducing cost by 30%, and improving
customer satisfaction by 20%. This report documents the results of this effort and is
available at the C-130 System Program Office
web page.

AR Now is an electronic mail tip sheet from the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of
Defense designed to let you know what's happening in acquisition reform and to tell you
where you can find out more about the acquisition revolution. If you have comments,
questions or contributions, send an e-mail to edit-now@acq.osd.mil
or call 1-800-811-4869. If you want to subscribe, send a message to majordomo@acq.osd.mil and in the body of the
message type: subscribe ar-now. If you have subscribed and have not received notification
of acceptance within 24 hours, send an e-mail to info-now@acq.osd.mil
or call 1-800-811-4869.

COMMERCIAL ADVOCATES FORUM

The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Reform) has announced a new
electronic Commercial Advocates Forum to accelerate implementation of new Department of
Defense responsibilities to advocate the acquisition of commercial items and the use of
commercial practices, while challenging and eliminating remaining barriers to such
acquisition and practices. The Forum will be launched as an active on-line community on
Acquisition Reform Day, May 31, 1996, (at URL http://www.acq.osd.mil/ar/cadv.htm)
to facilitate communication with and among procuring activity commercial advocates for
sharing of lessons learned, market research information, and best practices, both
commercial and government.

News Release

DEFENSE ACQUISITION DESKBOOK

The Operational Test Version of the Defense Acquisition Deskbook released in May 1996.
The release (Ver 1.0) shows the capability of the software and helps validate the
distribution system. This version contains many of the primary DoD acquisition references
used on a regular basis. Included in this release is DoDD 5000.1, DoD 5000.2-R, the FAR
and DFAR, as well as some supporting information intended to help you make informed
decisions while performing various acquisition activities.

The official first release will be available in July. It will include more of the
discretionary information refined from the 5000 series rewrite and even more service or
agency-specific information. The continual process of reviewing, editing and coordinating
data will result in a subsequent release in September of 1996. Starting in FY97, revisions
will be made available to you on a quarterly basis.

The Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE) announces an exciting new initiative in
Transportation Logistics. In January 1996, SOLE has opened an international discussion
forum on transportation issues for the 21st century over the World Wide Web (WWW). The
goal is to provide all interested parties with a non-parochial and unrestricted medium for
sharing their concerns and ideas for solutions to the transportation challenges of the
next century.

SOLE believes that the discussion should span both commercial and military issues and
should address the applicability of dual use technology. The WWW open forum will continue
throughout 1996 and the discussions will be framed using six stages of a well-established
decision-making process/tool. The decision making process will be explained
"on-line" shortly after the forum is made public. The long term objective of
this SOLE initiative is for the WWW discussions to progress through problem
identification, examination of alternative solutions and ultimate resolution of what are
perceived to be the major transportation issues; all of which will culminate in a major
international transportation symposium and exhibition - TRANSLOG '97. Therefore,
subsequent to the initiation of the WWW open forum discussions on transportation
logistics, SOLE will circulate a call for papers, group leaders, guest speakers and
exhibitors for TRANSLOG '97.

TRANSLOG '97 will be held in the Washington D.C. area in the Fall of 1997.
State-of-the-art, innovative and futuristic exhibits will compliment an exciting, three
day technical program of plenary sessions, roundtable discussions, workshops and panels.
SOLE expects that this conference will be the premiere transportation event of 1997 and is
pleased to invite you to participate. For more information send an E-mail to Katherine
O'Dea at SOLEHQ@AOL.COM or Al Welch at WELCHEA@pentemh4.army.mil or visit the SOLE
home page at: http://www.telebyte.com/sole/sole.html.

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Images/Links: 5, 5 - The Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 1996 contains
the Budget Message of the President and presents the President's budget proposals.
Electronic access to the Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 1996 is
provided by STAT-USA, of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Search the complete text of the
Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 1996. Mid-Session Review of the 1996
Budget (HTML format) View the Budget in Portable Document Format (PDF). Connect to the
STAT-USA Gopher containing the Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 1996.

American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1995 Publications Catalog -
Images/Links: 6, 19 - 1995 AIAA Publications Catalog The text styles and bullet lists will
be reintroduced instead of using the fixed font currently used. Aerodynamics Atmospheric
Flight Mechanics, Astrodynamics, Guidance, Navigation, and Control Missile Science Defense
Science Aerospace Design Structures, Structural Dynamics, Materials, and Mechanical
Reliability Propulsion, Power, Combustion and Reactive Systems Software and Satellite
Systems Space Sciences and Systems References and Research Backlist Titles Periodicals
Gift Items Index and Author Index Ordering Information Please note: With some viewers, the
file must be finished loading before the Table of Contents links work. The American
Institute of Aernautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the largest professional technical
society, principal voice, and information resource devoted to the progress of engineering
and science in aviation and space. AIAA's mission is to advance the arts, sciences, and
technology of aerospace and to nurture and promote the professionalism of those engaged in
these pursuits. AIAA seeks to meet the professional needs and interests of members, as
well as to improve the public understanding of the profession and its contributions.

Bookport - Images/Links: 2, 36 - Internet Road
Map to Books The Internet Book Fair A home for publishers' Web pages, with a Publishers
Index, Booksellers Index, and more. If you're interested in books, join this mailing list
for announcements about books and book-related WWW sites.

CPIC Technical and Professional Bookstore -
Images/Links: 0, 3 - OUR PRODUCT LINE: Specialty Books and CD-ROMS Go to the front door
now OUR PRICES: Most products are substantially discounted - payment accepted in U.S. or
Canadian dollars. CATEGORIES: Engineering - Technical Trades - Manufacturing - Science -
Computer - Business - Medical COMPANY: Founded in 1985, Member of American Booksellers
Association and Canadian Booksellers Association * You will find new bargains here every
month, please bookmark this site and visit here frequently. Visitor number 1207th

Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) -
Images/Links: 29, 31 - Defense Technical Information Center DTIC's Administrator, Kurt
Molholm, and Deputy Administrator, R. Paul Ryan, welcome you to the Defense Technical
Information Center (DTIC) Home Page. DTIC serves as a vital link in providing
defense-related information to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors. If your
browser is not configured for audio, here is a (text) version. This is a U.S. Government
Computer System, read this warning.

LMI - Reports in the Library -
Images/Links: 2, 4 - LMI -- Reports in the Library Reports in this list are available from
LMI free of charge to US federal government agencies by sending an email to
library@lmi.org. Others may purchase reports from the National Technical Information
Service at (703) 487-4650 or send $20 per report (prepaid) to Logistics Management
Institute Library, 2000 Corporate Ridge, McLean, VA 22102-7805. Please enter your search
parameters below, and press the "SEARCH" button. Note: This page only works if
your browser supports forms. Author (optional): Title (optional): LMI Group (Optional): No
group selected Acquisition Group Advanced Systems and Resource Analysis Group Distribution
and Health Systems Logistics Group Energy and Environment Group Facilities and Economic
Impacts Group Force Management Group Information Systems Group Integrated Data Strategies
Group International Programs Group Mathematical Modeling Group Mathematical Modeling Group
Operational Logistics Group Supply and Maintenance Group Transportation and Retail Systems
Group Keywords:

National Technical Information
Service (NTIS) - Images/Links: 10, 16 - National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
National Technical Information Service The Statistical Abstract of the United States: 1996
(116th edition) is now available from NTIS. Order by credit card through NTIS
OrderNow Online To locate through OrderNow, enter the appropriate order number in
the Product id field. For Soft cover edition, enter order number PB96-965801 for $30 plus
handling fee. For Hard cover edition, enter order number PB96-965301 for $35 plus handling
fee.

WWW
Virtual Library, Electronic Journals - Images/Links: 1, 65 - The World-Wide Web
Virtual Library: Electronic Journals The newest version is available here! Information
categorised by subject. Please mail www-request@info.cern.ch if you know of online
information not in these lists. This list has just been started. 3W - Global Network
Newsletter Bad Subjects, Political Education For Everyday Life (a student journal) BLINK
Magazine The Bottom Line is an electronic magazine for bassists.

Offline Magazines, Newsletters, Periodicals and Journals

AIAA Journal

Air Force Journal of Logistics

American Shipper

Army Logistician

Defense Transportation Journal

Distribution

Distribution and Traffic Management

Harvard Business Review

Inbound Logistics

Intermodal Age

International Journal of Logistics Management

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

International Journal of Production Research

International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management

International Journal of Transport Economics

Journal of Advanced Transportation

Journal of Air, Law, and Commerce

Journal of Business Logistics

Journal of Commerce

Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management

Journal of Transport Economics and Policy

Journal of Transportation Management

Journal of the Transportation Research Fund

Logistics and Transportation Review

Logistics Spectrum, SOLE

Naval Research Logistics Quarterly, Office of Naval Research

Production & Inventory Management Journal, APICS

Program Manager, Defense Systems Management College

Project Management Journal, Project Management Institute

Purchasing Magazine

Purchasing World

Reliability Analysis Center (RAC) Journal

Reliability Magazine

SOLEtter

The Air Comptroller, SAF FM

The Exceptional Release, MOA

The Leading Edge, AFMC

The Mobility Forum, AMC

The Performance Advantage, APICS

Traffic Management

Traffic World

Transport Policy

Transportation

Transportation and Distribution Magazine

Transportation Journal, American Society of Transportation and Logistics

Transportation Law Journal

Transportation Practitioner's Journal

Transportation Quarterly

Transportation Research

Transportation Research Board

Transportation Science, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences